Eucalyptus oil is a good option, but you can also use lavender, citrus, pine, clove, peppermint, and thyme essential oils. Most flies hate these scents, so the oils will act as a fly repellent.

I’ve been starting a veggie garden and have been looking for natural pest deterrents that work. Hope you found something

Cut out butterfly shapes of a similar size and hang them around so that they dance in the breeze.

Hope you managed to sort out your butterfly problem?

Best to talk to someone from a garden centre for advice.